Hail protection cover is the automotive equivalent of bringing an umbrella to a meeting with someone who throws golf balls.
You may have parked your pride and joy neatly outside the house, walked indoors for ten minutes and returned to discover that the weather has apparently developed a personal grievance. The bonnet is peppered with tiny dents. The roof looks as though someone has tested it with a hammer. Your previously respectable car now resembles a prop from a low-budget science-fiction film.
Hail is not merely frozen rain having a bad afternoon. Large hailstones can cause surprisingly expensive damage, particularly when they arrive in a serious storm. Paintwork, glass, mirrors, lights, trim and body panels can all be affected. Even a relatively small-looking dent can become a costly nuisance if enough of them appear.
The frustrating part is that hail is completely uninterested in your carefully maintained vehicle. It does not care whether you spent Saturday polishing it or whether you have named the car. It simply falls from the sky with the enthusiasm of a child emptying a box of marbles down the stairs.
A hail protection cover is very useful if you park your car outside without shelter.
Why Hail Picks the Worst Possible Moment
Hail has impeccable comic timing.
It tends to arrive when you are least prepared, which is why a little awareness can make a considerable difference. Weather forecasts can provide warnings, but storms can develop quickly and conditions can vary dramatically over short distances.
If severe weather is expected, parking indoors is one of the simplest forms of protection. A garage is ideal, although a covered car park, secure shelter or another suitable protected location can also help.
If none is available, look around before settling on a parking spot. Avoid parking beneath trees during severe weather. They may provide shade, but strong winds can turn branches into unwanted automotive accessories.
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It is also worth thinking about where you normally leave your car. If you live in an area that regularly experiences hailstorms, having a sheltered parking option is more useful than relying on optimism and a weather app.
